Lake Orion’s defense and pitching stopped the Oxford Wildcats 6-1 Saturday, delievering the Dragons their second straight district crown. Lake Orion Coach Andy Schramek said the team expected a tough game against the Wildcats, who beat the Dragons twice this season out of three games. Oxford’s top pitcher, Nate Morris, was on the mound. Morris […]
Culver’s of Lake Orion celebrated their Fifth Anniversary on Monday with the restaurant’s biggest day of the year. More than 6,000 of the chain’s ButterBurgers were expected to be sold to customers for $1 each in what has become a delicious annual ritual at the store, owned by Joe Zimmer. The Lake Orion Culvers, at […]
Culver’s of Lake Orion celebrated their Fifth Anniversary on Monday with the restaurant’s biggest day of the year. More than 6,000 of the chain’s ButterBurgers were expected to be sold to customers for $1 each in what has become a delicious annual ritual at the store, owned by Joe Zimmer. The Lake Orion Culvers, at […]
By Dan Shriner Review Editor Residents of the Lake Orion School District voted down two bond proposals on Tuesday totaling $33.2 million. Proposal A was defeated 3,517 Yes votes to 4,965 No votes. Proposal B was defeated 3,494 to 4,967. Lake Orion Superintendent Marion Ginopolis said a larger voter turnout might have helped the ballot […]
Lake Orion’s Fifth Annual Dragon on the Lake festival was a rousing success by any standard. Thousands of people strolled through downtown or enjoyed the dragon boat races, artists? works, the ?80s party, road race and the myriad of other events all weekend. Orion art Center Director Lauren Dinnewith said the event went very well, […]
There is little consolation when one team outplays the other but still loses the game. The Oxford faithful may have believed they outplayed rival Lake Orion in a game that began on Friday and ended on Saturday and there are statistics that show that may be the truth. The Wildcats dominated time of possession, first […]
The Oxford Wildcats lit off some offensive fireworks on Friday night, erupting for nine touchdowns in a 62-7 rout of Bloomfield Hills. Coach Bud Rowley’s starters played a little more than one half of the game while the Black Hawks? starters played the entire time. The win improved the team’s record to 1-1 and 1-0 […]
Three weeks into the season and the Oxford Wildcats are looking at an uphill battle to challenge for a state playoff berth. While Coach Bud Rowley acknowledged to his team that their backs are against the wall, he is confident they will rebound from a tough 28-25 loss last week to Farmington Hills Harrison. ‘We […]
When the time came late in Friday night’s homecoming game against Farmington, every Wildcat knew what needed to be done. The score was tied at 28-28 and the Wildcats needed a long drive. It was time for Oxford football. The Wildcats used Ben Line to pound the ball for eight consecutive carries, eating up nearly […]
A 60-year-old Lake Orion man was killed Sunday night when he either tripped or fell onto M-24, west of the Valero Gas Station, and was struck by a car. The man was identified as Mark L. Vance. According to Chief Jerry Narsh, of the Lake Orion Police Department, officers received a 911 call at about […]